Mercedes Benz ML500 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz ML500 | Alfa Romeo Stelvio |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 141 | 351 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2007 | 2018–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.5% | 6% |
Mercedes Benz ML500 by year
What breaks
Steering
22
15.6%
Brakes
22
15.6%
Electrical System
20
14.2%
Seats
14
9.9%
Engine & Cooling
12
8.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
6
4.3%
Alfa Romeo Stelvio by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
86
24.5%
Engine & Cooling
69
19.7%
Electrical System
63
17.9%
Other & Unspecified
28
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
4.8%
Brakes
16
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
3.4%
Seat Belts
11
3.1%